Share Mexican Plates, Sip Ceylon Tea, Try Yemeni Classics

Plan a relaxed outing around sunny outdoor seating, a quiet cafe counter, and a cozy dining room. Allow extra time for drink preparation, or arrive hungry for broth, flatbread, and hearty mains.

Pair Mexican plates with Ceylon tea.

Dining and Tea Stops


Ninth Avenue Margarita Hours

Arriba Arriba suits a social meal in Hell’s Kitchen, with Mexican classics, a festive room, and outdoor seating in the sun. Share elote, nachos, or chips with guacamole, then pair them with the bar’s la mama skinny margarita. Gluten-free options give diners with dietary restrictions a practical choice. Weekday evenings begin at 4:00 PM, while Friday and Saturday service continues until 12:00 AM. The setting is mid-priced.

Arriba Arriba4.3 (1,771)Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00Manhattan, New York

Crescent Street Tea Stop

Long Island City’s Arteassan offers a quiet cafe stop for Ceylon teas, cloud ceylon drinks, fruit slushes, and baked goods. The menu also includes watermelon sam boo luong and mochi sweets. Animal-themed packaging features a hanging cat, giving each order a recognizable finish. Drink preparation can involve a wait. Allow extra time at the counter. Service runs until 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday and until 10:30 PM Friday through Sunday.

Arteassan4.6 (98)Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sun, 11:30 – 22:30Queens, New York

Bronx Yemeni Late Hours

The traditional breakfast here includes beans, falafel, liver, and heart. Other meals feature lamb haneeth, Zurbian chicken, and Mandi with fresh, house-baked flatbread. Broth soup and salad precede the main course. Scenic images of Yemen decorate the modest, cozy dining room. The restaurant serves from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily. Plan on about 20 dollars per person. Attentive, welcoming service rounds out the visit.

Arth Aljanatain4.6 (166)Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 01:00 (+1)Bronx, New York

Queens Cantinas Cafes and Taverns

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